In 2023, the number of practicing physicians in internal medicine in Italy was slightly above 25,000, as it is projected to decline gradually from 25.01 thousand in 2024 to 24.98 thousand by 2028. The year-on-year variation shows a minute decline, demonstrating a stable yet slightly decreasing trend over these years, with a five-year CAGR reflecting a minor annual decrease.
Future trends to watch for include potential impacts from policy changes regarding physician training and recruitment, shifts due to technological advancements in healthcare, and demographic changes affecting healthcare needs and workforce distribution in Italy. These factors could influence the trend either towards stabilization or acceleration of the decline.
